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Commentary: St. Patrick’s Day and DWIs: What’s your luck with law enforcement?
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the leading holidays when it comes to DWIs and accidents, and with one-third of all vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. being attributed to drunk […]
Commentary: Local study shows parent education reduces family strife, court disputes
Parent education for couples involved in family disputes works. As lawyers, judges and educators, we have long known that parent education can ease conflicts in families and promote reasonable family-based […]
Commentary: What’s a reasonable fee?
The Second Circuit recently issued a thorough review of contingency fees in claims for disability benefits under the Social Security Act. In its first paragraph, the court recognized the benefits […]
‘Truth in Vaccination’ bill seeks to improve state response to false vaccination records
On Dec. 22, 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation focused on improving New York’s response to the continued threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. While much of the […]
Commentary: How will the legalization of marijuana impact my criminal record?
Back in March, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults over 21. […]
Defending against Title IX sexual misconduct charges: What students, parents need to know
Title IX charges are pursued aggressively by colleges and universities across the country. A Title IX allegation has the potential to ruin a student’s academic future and should not be taken lightly. […]
Commentary: Six steps toward building a stronger security profile in 2022
These days, there’s a lot of emphasis on the implications of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other system compromises from bad actors on the world stage. We read about the […]
Commentary: Pigeons and the Law
What could pigeons possibly have to do with the law? It turns out that the bird’s presence in our lexicon is extensive. Take, for example, the phrase “stool pigeon.” In […]
Commentary: New guidance impacting cross-examination in Title IX hearings
On Aug. 24, the Department of Education issued new Title IX guidance that addressed a lingering issue created by the Department’s 2020 Title IX regulations. Specifically, confusion arose from that […]
You’ve got acceptance! First Department holds that email containing attorney’s signature block constitutes a signed settlement
Email communication between attorneys has been the norm for some time now, but courts are still grappling with circumstances when an email constitutes an offer or acceptance of a settlement […]
Insurance and Injury Corner: Interpleader and federal jurisdiction: A more welcoming door to federal court
When an insurance carrier is faced with multiple parties who may claim to have rights to a payment under a policy, a federal interpleader action can be a useful tool […]
New door opens to federal courts
The Second Circuit has radically expanded the types of matters which can be litigated in the federal courts. It is now clear that individuals who suffer an injury due to […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary